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===Diamond 580=== | ===Diamond 580=== | ||
The [[TWSBI Diamond 580|Diamond 580]], often just called the 580, is a demonstrator piston filler pen. Available in two versions, the standard plastic version, and an aluminum version. Both versions are available in limited run colored options, with the cap, section and piston knob colored in the standard plastic version, and the section and piston mechanism colored in the aluminum versions. | The [[TWSBI Diamond 580|Diamond 580]], often just called the 580, is a demonstrator piston filler pen. Available in two versions, the standard plastic version, and an aluminum version. Both versions are available in limited run colored options, with the cap, section and piston knob colored in the standard plastic version, and the section and piston mechanism colored in the aluminum versions. | ||
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| + | The [[TWSBI Diamond Mini|Diamond Mini]] is a smaller version of the Diamond 580. Still a piston filler, and available in the standard plastic or aluminum versions like it's full sized sibling. | ||
===Eco=== | ===Eco=== | ||
The [[TWSBI Eco]], Eco for economical, is TWSBI's most affordable fountain pen. At only $30, it is an often recommended starter pen, as it is one of the cheapest piston filler pens on the market. Available in 4 colors, the Eco is a demonstrator pen with a colored cap and [[piston knob]]. | The [[TWSBI Eco]], Eco for economical, is TWSBI's most affordable fountain pen. At only $30, it is an often recommended starter pen, as it is one of the cheapest piston filler pens on the market. Available in 4 colors, the Eco is a demonstrator pen with a colored cap and [[piston knob]]. | ||
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| + | ===Vac-700R=== | ||
| + | The [[TWSBI Vac-700R|Vac-700R]] is a full sized vacuum filler pen. The Vac-700R is a demonstrator pen with a translucent smoke colored section and piston knob. The pen features an [[ink shut-off valve]], when the piston knob is screwed close, it shuts off the ink reservoir from the feed. In order to write for longer sessions, the piston knob needs to be unscrewed. This is very useful for frequent fliers as they won't have to worry about ink leaking while in the air. | ||
==References and Notes== | ==References and Notes== | ||
Revision as of 20:13, 13 April 2017
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| Founded: | 2009 |
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| Headquarters: | New Taipei City, Taiwan |
| Key People: | Philip Wang |
| Products: | Writing Instruments |
| Website: | https://www.twsbi.com/ |
After 40 plus years as an OEM manufacturer for different global brands, Ta Shin Precision decided to start selling under their own brand, and thus TWSBI was born.
TaShin Precision has over 40 years of experience in manufacturing with plastics and metals. Early products ranged from toy lego parts to high end writing instruments. This knowledge trickles down into every product TWSBI has to offer.
TWSBI's name stands for the phrase "Hall of Three Cultures" or "San Wen Tong" in Chinese. The character "Wen" translates into language and culture. The phrase "San Wen Tong" also brings to mind the Hall of the Three Rare Treasures created by Emperor Qianlong as a memorial to three great masterpieces of Chinese calligraphy. The initials of the phrase "San Wen Tong" was reversed and thus turned into "TWS". The last letters "Bi" was added with its literal meaning of "writing instruments". Thus combining the two segments, creating TWSBI.[1]
Fountain Pens
TWSBI has brought several affordable fountain pens to market over the past few years. The majority of their pens are piston filler pens, but they also have a couple vacuum filler pens. Prices range from $30 USD for the Eco to $65 USD for the Vac-700R.
Classic
The Classic is a solid colored piston filler pen, with chrome trim. Available in three colors, it has an ink window on the section just above the cap threads.
Diamond 580
The Diamond 580, often just called the 580, is a demonstrator piston filler pen. Available in two versions, the standard plastic version, and an aluminum version. Both versions are available in limited run colored options, with the cap, section and piston knob colored in the standard plastic version, and the section and piston mechanism colored in the aluminum versions.
Diamond Mini
The Diamond Mini is a smaller version of the Diamond 580. Still a piston filler, and available in the standard plastic or aluminum versions like it's full sized sibling.
Eco
The TWSBI Eco, Eco for economical, is TWSBI's most affordable fountain pen. At only $30, it is an often recommended starter pen, as it is one of the cheapest piston filler pens on the market. Available in 4 colors, the Eco is a demonstrator pen with a colored cap and piston knob.
Vac-700R
The Vac-700R is a full sized vacuum filler pen. The Vac-700R is a demonstrator pen with a translucent smoke colored section and piston knob. The pen features an ink shut-off valve, when the piston knob is screwed close, it shuts off the ink reservoir from the feed. In order to write for longer sessions, the piston knob needs to be unscrewed. This is very useful for frequent fliers as they won't have to worry about ink leaking while in the air.